Peru is hoping to boost sales of its ‘immunity-boosting’ superfoods in Singapore after launching a promotional drive, spearheaded by Promperú, the tourism board for Peru under the Ministry of Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s self-employed workers mired in anxiety amid glum outlook for economic recovery
The government has offered almost US$1.5 billion in financial support but the last instalment was paid last month. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Pavilion inks first long-term LNG deal with Qatar
Singapore's Pavilion Energy said on Monday it inked a deal with Qatar Petroleum's trading unit to buy up to 1.8 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 10 years from 2023. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines mulls cash injections after S$2.3b record quarterly loss
Vice-President of Commercial Lee Lik Hsin said last month the airline is cautiously optimistic as governments reopen their borders for business travelers and create travel corridors. Singapore is ... ( read original story ...)
Secretlab co-founder Ian Ang named Singapore’s Entrepreneur of the Year
SINGAPORE - The co-founder of gaming chair maker Secretlab, Mr Ian Ang, was named Singapore's Entrepreneur of the Year by professional services firm EY at a virtual awards ceremony on Monday (Nov 9).. ( read original story ...)
Travel bubble brings slow recovery for Singapore, Hong Kong inbound
Inbound players in Singapore and Hong Kong are reporting a slow but exciting return in travel demand between the two Asian cities on the back of a soon-to-come bilateral air travel bubble, reflecting ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Bangladesh uses blockchain to import 20,000 tons of fuel oil from Singapore
The Contour blockchain platform has been used to settle a landmark cross-border transaction between Bangladesh and Singapore one month after exiting beta ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging markets: Singapore and Thai stocks climb over 1%
China, South Korea and Thailand led Asia's trade-reliant stocks and currencies higher on Monday (Nov 9), after Joe Biden clinched the US presidency, boosting risk appetite and hopes of friendlier ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Imports provide Tigers balm for unbeaten run in Singapore Premier League
All four have scored for Balestier this season to leave coach in confident mood.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sales productivity startup Nektar bags over $2.1m in seed round
Nektar.ai, a business-to-business sales productivity startup based in Singapore, announced that it has raised over US$2.1 million in a seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners. Insignia Venture ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: What is preventing countries lifting border restrictions to travellers from Singapore?
While Singapore has relaxed restrictions on travellers arriving from a few countries and territories with low COVID-19 rates of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic rebound is not likely ‘vibrant,’ says PM
Singapore’s economy is unlikely to pick up in a “very vibrant sort of way very soon” as key export markets in Europe and the US face renewed coronavirus outbreaks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. ( read original story ...)
China exports remain strong in October, import growth slows
China's exports posted strong growth again last month, extending an upward trend on the back of a consumption rebound among its major trading partners, officia ... ( read original story ...)
Diversification, demographics and domestic growth are 3 opportunities for Singapore-China cooperation: Chan Chun Sing
China's rebalancing of domestic and export growth drivers, diversification of its markets and supply chains, and changing demographics are three areas that present opportunities for future cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s electricity experiment: What the trial to import it from Malaysia means | EP 12
This week, Jaime Ho speaks to NUS Energy Studies Institute’s Philip Andrews-Speed about the nuts and bolts of Singapore’s trial to import ... This week, Jaime Ho speaks to NUS Energy Studies Institute ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore company fined for illegally importing Malaysian vegetables
Singapore company GH Enterprise Pte Ltd was fined $6,000 for illegally importing fresh vegetables. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a statement that ... ( read original story ...)